# Managing Feeder Cattle Price Risk

> The article explains how producers can use Livestock Risk Protection insurance, a federally subsidized put-option-style product, to manage feeder cattle price risk. It notes futures for fall 2024 and early 2025 feeder calves rallied to about $265-270/cwt amid volatility from weather and conflict.

- Date: 2024-03-06 · published 2024-03-06T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/31345-managing-feeder-cattle-price-risk
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Hedging with LRP helps feeder buyers and producers protect against a price drop from current high levels, which affects purchasing and risk decisions.

## Sources

- feedlotmagazine.com: https://www.feedlotmagazine.com/news/marketing/managing-feeder-cattle-price-risk/article_e0a56178-da6b-11ee-8076-a3db3300b718.html

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